Cranberry Lime Sauce

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Brighten up your holiday table with this zesty Cranberry Lime Sauce, a vibrant twist on the traditional cranberry sauce! Made with fresh cranberries, a touch of honey, and the refreshing zing of lime juice and zest, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and citrusy goodness. Enhanced with a hint of ground cinnamon for warm, aromatic depth, this sauce is quick and easy to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes, including prep and cook time. Serve it chilled or at room temperature as a standout side for roasted meats, a festive topping for desserts, or even as a flavorful spread for leftovers. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any occasion, this versatile, make-ahead dish is sure to impress your guests with its bold flavors and homemade charm.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

7 items

• 12 ounces fresh cranberries
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoons lime zest
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Rinse and sort the fresh cranberries, discarding any that are shriveled or damaged.

2. In a medium saucepan, combine water and granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, about 2-3 minutes.

3. Add the fresh cranberries to the sugar-water mixture. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.

4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop and the mixture begins to thicken.

5. Stir in the honey, ground cinnamon, fresh lime juice, and lime zest. Let the mixture simmer for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

6. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cranberry lime sauce cool to room temperature.

7. Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to enhance the flavors.

8. Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside roasted meats, holiday sides, or as a dessert topping.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (85.6g)

Calories		112
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		0.1 g	0%
	Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		2 mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate		28.7 g	10%
	Dietary Fiber	1.6 g	6%
	Total Sugars	24.9 g
Protein		0.2 g	0%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		9 mg	1%
Iron		0.2 mg	1%
Potassium		42 mg	1%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4 cal (0.5%%)

Protein: 6 cal (0.6%%)

Carbs: 916 cal (98.9%%)